Kent Households Get £90 Cost of Living Support
Hard-up households in Kent on means-tested benefits are receiving £90 vouchers. The DWP's Household Support Fund scheme is now open for applications until 26 February 2026.
Hard-up households in Kent on means-tested benefits are receiving £90 vouchers. The DWP's Household Support Fund scheme is now open for applications until 26 February 2026.
Children from ALP Sittingbourne discovered local wildlife in a hands-on workshop with Kent Wildlife Trust, part of Barratt David Wilson Homes' sustainability drive. A new bird song panel was also unveiled.
Fresh weather maps warn of a colossal 739-mile snow band hitting the UK from Scotland to Kent on January 11-12. Get the latest forecasts and travel warnings.
Kent households can apply for a new £90 cost of living payment from Thursday. Check eligibility for energy or food vouchers from the Household Support Fund.
All lay-bys on the A21 near Tonbridge will shut 24/7 for around four weeks from January 12, 2026, for carriageway repairs. Plan your rest breaks in advance.
Labour MP Mike Tapp details how government policies on cost of living, NHS, and investment are set to benefit Dover and Deal in 2026, urging unity and optimism.
Amber Selvey, a paediatric nurse from Seasalter, launches 'Together in Grief', a monthly peer support group in Whitstable for parents who have lost a child. Funded by The Evie Dove Foundation.
A reusable £9 gadget using silica beads can prevent fogged-up windscreens on cold mornings. Simply place it on your dashboard to absorb moisture, then recharge it in the microwave.
A 17-year-old boy and a 16-year-old girl died after a car left Old Ferry Road in Iwade, Kent. Police appeal for witnesses and dashcam footage.
Amazon's 12V car heater, now just £18.99, quickly defrosts windscreens and warms up vehicles. Perfect for the cold snap hitting Birmingham. Get yours with Prime delivery.
The Expensive Car Supplement threshold for zero-emission vehicles will increase to £50,000 from April 2026. Discover how this VED rule change affects thousands of UK drivers.
New data reveals over 426,000 family vehicles will face the 'luxury' car tax from 2026. Chancellor Rachel Reeves adjusts EV threshold to £50,000. Read the full analysis.
Former Coronation Street star Helen Flanagan reveals she crashed her car on December 30, 2025, calling it 'hassle' as she opened up on feeling 'deflated'. Read her candid update.
New data reveals a 42% surge in drivers paying the £425 Expensive Car Supplement. Find out if your family car is caught in this tax bracket.
Boxer Anthony Joshua is hospitalised with pain after a tragic car accident in Nigeria that killed two close team members. Read the latest health update and impact on his career.
Boxer Anthony Joshua survives a horrific car crash in Nigeria that killed two friends. Police now cite a tyre blowout due to excessive speed as the cause. Read the latest updates and tributes.
Essex Police confirm a man's body has been recovered from Hanningfield Reservoir following a light aircraft crash. Search operations have now concluded.
Boxer Anthony Joshua escapes with minor injuries after a devastating car crash in Nigeria that killed two members of his team. Full details and tributes.
For 50 years, Folkestone Rotary Club's Santa sleigh tour has raised money for over 130 festive food parcels for local families in need. Discover how the community's generosity made 2025 special.
Motoring experts recommend keeping cheap tea bags in your vehicle to absorb moisture, prevent windscreen fogging, and avoid potential fines. A simple hack for the UK's cold snap.
British heavyweight boxer Anthony Joshua suffers minor injuries in a fatal collision on a Nigerian expressway. Two others tragically killed. Read the latest details.
A car overturned on Kings Heath High Street in Birmingham on Monday morning. Two people were assessed for minor injuries and discharged at the scene. Read the latest traffic and emergency service updates.
Bird mess can cause costly paint damage. Experts reveal a cheap kitchen staple, white vinegar, is the key to safe removal. Learn the simple steps to protect your car.
Motoring expert warns that skipping a simple warm-up routine in cold weather can cause long-term transmission damage, with replacement costs reaching £2,800. Learn how to protect your vehicle.
Two women seriously injured after being hit by a blue MG ZS in a Tesco car park in Whitchurch. Police appeal for witnesses to the Saturday afternoon collision.
Car experts reveal three affordable, effective methods to banish stubborn pet hair from your vehicle's interior using everyday items like rubber gloves and dryer sheets.
YouTube mechanic Scotty Kilmer warns drivers about a major used car scam. Learn how to check the V5C logbook to avoid disreputable sellers and protect your money.
Ray Beaglehole and Nigel Hart from Channel Rotary Club Folkestone have been awarded the Paul Harris Fellowship, Rotary's highest honour, for their outstanding service. Discover their stories.
Dover and Deal MP Mike Tapp reviews his first full year, highlighting £20m funding, school investments, and restored hospital services. Read his community update.
A 32-year-old man has been arrested after a car crashed into a bus stop in Giessen, Germany, leaving three people injured. Police are investigating the incident.